Hopewell in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Hart
Signer of The Declaration Of Independence
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 11, 2010
1. John Hart Marker
Guided to this roadless hillside by John Hart's sons Jesse and Nathaniel, Washington's army camped here June 23-24, 1778, before the Battle of Monmouth. The spring from which they drank flows nearby.
This marker jointly placed by the New Jersey Societies, Sons of the Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution, 1959.
Erected 1959 by the New Jersey Societies, Sons of the Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1756.
Location. 40° 23.371′ N, 74° 46.275′
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Jersey and in Greater Princeton. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Joab Houghton (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hopewell Academy (approx. half a mile away); Delaware and Bound Brook Railroad Historic District (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hopewell Call To Duty (approx. Ύ mile away); Province Line Road (approx. 2 miles away); The Historic Village of Mount Rose (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Three Brothers (approx. 2.3 miles away); John Hart's Cave (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hopewell.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. A marker for the cave that served as John Hart's refuge while hiding from the British.
Also see . . . A Biography of John Hart, Signer of the Declaration Of Independence for New Jersey. (Submitted on June 21, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey.)
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 11, 2010
2. John Hart Marker & Farmstead
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 11, 2010
3. John Hart Farmstead
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 11, 2010
4. John Hart Gravesite in nearby Hopewell
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 11, 2010
5. John Hart Gravesite Monument
John Hart
A signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey, July 4th, 1776.
Died in 1780.
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 11, 2010
6. John Hart Gravesite Monument
First Speaker of Assembly, Aug. 27th 1776. Member of the Committee of Safety 1775-1776
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 11, 2010
7. John Hart Gravesite Monument
Honor the Patriot's Grave
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 11, 2010
8. John Hart Gravesite Monument
Erected by the State of New Jersey by act, app'ed April 5th, 1865.
Joel Parker, Gov.
Edward W. Scudder, Pres. Senate
Jos. T. Crowell, Speak. House
Jacob Weart, Cjas. A. Skillman, Zephaniah Stout, Comm'rs
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 11, 2010
9. John Hart Gravesite Monument
Additional plaques at John Hart's gravesite in his honor and that of wife Deborah Scudder Hart.
Placed by Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Inc.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 5,150 times since then and 130 times this year. Last updated on August 1, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 12, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
